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Convert between digital information units instantly. Our converter includes bits, bytes, and binary prefixes KB through TB. Bits are the smallest information unit in computing (0 or 1); eight bits make one byte, which can encode a single ASCII character. Storage and RAM are usually quoted in bytes with powers of 1024 (2¹⁰), which is why 1 KB = 1024 B in most OS displays. Network speeds are often in bits per second. Manufacturers sometimes use decimal GB (10⁹ bytes), which is why a “500 GB” drive shows slightly less in Windows. Use this tool to compare file sizes, RAM, disk space, and download estimates. All processing is local to your device.

Supported units: bit, byte (B), kilobyte (KB), megabyte (MB), gigabyte (GB), terabyte (TB). Binary IEC-style factors (1024) for byte multiples.

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UnitResult
bit0 bit
byte0 B
kilobyte0 KB
megabyte0 MB
gigabyte0 GB
terabyte0 TB

Brief explanation: bit to byte

1 byte = 8 bits. 1 KB = 1024 B, 1 MB = 1024 KB, and so on (binary). Storage marketing may use 1000-based GB; OS tools often use 1024-based GiB.

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Common conversions – Data

Most common Data conversions

Most common: MB to GB (storage), GB to MB (file size), KB to MB (documents).

Quick reference – Data

1 byte = 8 bits | 1 KB = 1024 B | 1 MB = 1024 KB | 1 GB = 1024 MB | 1 TB = 1024 GB

FAQ

Common Use Cases

  • File sizes
  • Storage planning
  • Data transfer
  • Computing

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MB in a GB?
1 GB equals 1,024 MB (binary) or 1,000 MB (decimal).
What is the difference between KB and KiB?
KB is decimal (1,000 bytes). KiB is binary (1,024 bytes). We support both conventions.

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